Mortgage Rates: 30-Year Up, 15-Year Down
Rates on 30-year mortgages ticked up to 6.24% from 6.22% last week, while 15-year rates averaged 5.49%, down from 5.5% last week, Freddie Mac said.
Bold Design Trends Dominate Fall Decor
Owners are embracing bold, highly personal design in late 2025, from vivid colors to textured finishes, even as neutrals are expected to return in 2026
Future of a December Rate Cut Unclear
Inflation, missing economic data and signs that companies plan to raise prices are raising doubts about whether the Fed will move forward December rate cut.
An Open House Playbook That Works
A six-step open house strategy stresses staging, clear signage, warm engagement and prompt follow-up to create meaningful connections and win new customers.
Housing Programs to Resume After Spending Deal
Federal housing programs are resuming after the shutdown ended, restoring FHA, VA, USDA and NFIP activity. Closings may still see delays due to backlogs.